Port of Matthew Town (BSMAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Matthew Town (UN/LOCODE BSMAT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 20.9500° N, 73.6833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
The Bahamas
UN/LOCODE
BSMAT
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
20.9500° N, 73.6833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Bahama Islands

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Matthew Town (BSMAT)
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Distance
58 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Matthew Town

Where is Port of Matthew Town located?

Port of Matthew Town is a seaport located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.9500° N, 73.6833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Matthew Town?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Matthew Town is BSMAT — country code BS, location code MAT.

How deep is Port of Matthew Town?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Matthew Town has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Matthew Town require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Matthew Town, though pilots are available.

What type of harbor is Port of Matthew Town?

Port of Matthew Town is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Matthew Town have?

Port of Matthew Town is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Matthew Town are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →